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Board approves routine contracts, calendar and training; conducts first reading of policy updates
Summary
At its April meeting the board approved the consent agenda, appointed district representatives to the Mississippi Valley Property Casualty Board, approved the 2026–27 meeting calendar, and approved contracts for HVAC maintenance and SDS training. The board also completed a first reading of multiple policy updates prompted by recent legislation.
The Litchfield CUSD 12 Board of Education handled several routine but consequential items at its April meeting, approving the consent agenda, multiple contracts and taking a first reading on policy revisions.
The consent agenda covered approval of regular and closed session minutes from March 17, 2026, payment of bills for April (district staff reported approximately $277,000 in bills payable), and the treasurer’s report. The board called the roll and approved the consent agenda.
The board approved a motion to appoint a district representative and an alternate to serve on the Mississippi Valley Property Casualty Board, continuing a governance step after the district joined the pool last month. The calendar for 2026–27 board meetings was approved with meeting times remaining in the evening and a September meeting date adjusted to meet the 30‑day budget notice requirement.
Contract approvals included a one‑year service and maintenance agreement with LPT Mechanical LLC for district HVAC systems at $34,560; the superintendent said centralizing controls and building automation work with Luther Timpson will produce cost savings and allow a one‑year evaluation while a new director of buildings and grounds is onboarded. The board also approved an SDS system training agreement with Business Solutions (training at $75 per hour) to support the finance office transition after a staff retirement.
The superintendent presented a first reading of board policy and administrative procedure revisions (issue number 121) driven by recent legislation, five‑year reviews and administrative updates; key areas covered adjustments related to the Open Meetings Act, FOIA procedures and some personnel leave provisions. The board recorded the first reading and used a voice vote for the item.
Board members also discussed an agreement with Cartwheel Health Services to expand telehealth access to licensed clinicians beginning September 1, 2026; the superintendent recommended approval and said a grant will offset first‑year costs and that the district may discontinue if services do not meet expectations.
The board moved into informational items and then into closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters. Several motions were seconded and approved by roll call during the meeting.
